San Francisco Brewing Co. is one of those spots that just works no matter the occasion. Visiting, showing friends around, or just a random local afternoon, it always lands. There is this easy, open energy to the place, especially being right there in Ghirardelli Square, where you can bounce between inside and outside and never feel stuck in one vibe. The beer lineup is solid across the board, the kind where everyone at the table finds something they are into without overthinking it. Crisp lagers, a few bolder options, all brewed in-house and actually worth coming back for. The food holds its own too. Elevated but still approachable, perfect for sharing or just settling in with something satisfying while you sip. What keeps us going back is how versatile it is. It can be a quick stop or it can turn into a whole afternoon without trying. It feels just as right bringing out-of-town friends as it does showing up on a whim. Some places try to be everything and miss. This one quietly pulls it off. read more

Beer is the answer! Whenever we are in the Ghirardelli square this is our lunch fix! It's a casual & fun place. Their pub inspired menu has good selections. Pizza & appetizers are great and the beer selection is awesome too. Service can be a little better but servers are very friendly once you get their attention They have indoors & outdoor seating. Outside seating is great with live music & firepits. Overall a great beer garden to hangout & enjoy the square! #global_fooddiva read more

After picking up some chocolate next door, i wondered the area a bit more and came across the San Francisco Brewing company, and decided to grab a beer. I walked in and was immediately welcomed by the bar tender. I took a look at the menu, and asked him what their best IPA was. He asked if I liked hazy, and suggested I try the Fog City Hazy IPA. I took his suggestion, and was very happy with the choice. It had a great taste, not overly hoppy, but very flavorful. The brewery is kind of tucked back in the corner of the shopping area, and sunken down, but a nice spot, very relaxing. They've got a big patio, and had several fire pits burning, because of the cooler December weather. Overall, a very welcoming space. In addition to their good variety of beer, which can be bought in pints, by the flight, as well as a good variety canned to go, they also offer food. I didn't have time to eat on this visit, but checked out the menu, and they had a good offering of sandwiches, tacos, pizzas, and traditional bar food like wings, nachos, baked pretzels and more. What I saw others eating, definitely looked good, and made my mouth water. I've got this spot on my list for a future visit next time in San Francisco, and based on the Fog City Hazy IPA, I'd recommend others check it out as well. read more

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As part of my vacations, I always try to visit local breweries and I stumbled upon this brewery. Once inside, the ambiance was welcoming. People in there were having a great time and enjoying their spirits while also watching the TV displays. This brewery is hidden but it is right next to ghirardelli chocolate experience building. They also offer outdoor seating with a nice patio and public restrooms around the corner. As I browsed their beer menu, I noticed they had the "Pumpkin Spice Lager" seasonal and so I ordered it! Oh man, subtle flavors of pumpkin not overwhelming and the rim was made out of brown sugar and cinnamon; very fall vibes!! I loved it so much that I was sad to know it is only a seasonal beer. I went to the bar area to order my beer and service went well. Staff was friendly and approachable. read more

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Nothing fancy about this place. Kind of a low end bar feeling. Stopped by to try a local beer or two and ended up only having one. Wasn't really feeling this place. The food looked subpar for the prices and we knew there were better places in the area. The beer was fine and the bartender was friendly. read more

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Surprisingly, one of the best taste in calamari I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, super soft where you don't even have to chew, and the breading was amazing. Pair that with one of the beers they brew in house and you've got yourself a perfect night. The atmosphere is great with firepits and heat lamps keeping you warm, i have absolutely no complaints (and i usually do). Perfect amount of the little octopus dudes to rings ratio, where you don't feel jipped, but also not overwhelmed by the feeling of eating a lil baby octopus. What else can I say, I had an amazing meal, beer, and night. 5/5 get the calamari. read more

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The vibes here are so nice! Came during sunset time for a round of drinks with friends. I ordered the stout and split the nachos and garlic fries with friends. We were sat outside on benches where there was string lights and by nighttime, it was lit so cutely. My friends and I sat here for about 2 hours and chatted while drinking. I only had one drink but everyone seemed to have been enjoying themselves. Drinks were $14-$15 which was fair given the location. Service is super kind and attentive. We asked our waiter for different recommendations and he did not disappoint! I enjoyed my drink and the food choices he recommended. The menu is a bit limited on food items so this may not be the best place for dinner but more so a place to catch up with friends and hangout. The drink selection is huge and there is something for everyone! There is a beer flight option for those who want variety :) read more

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Stopped by here for an event and if not for that, I wouldn't be caught dead at a brewery because I don't like to drink beer-the taste of it just isn't for me. However, the menu has something for everyone and I actually had a hard time deciding between the Strawberry Dreams/Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Golden/Willy Wonka Wildberry Blast Sour and eventually landed on the first drink without the alcohol aspect. My drink had a nice balance of tart and fruity sweetness, surprisingly no remnants of fake sweetness, so I appreciate that I wasn't entirely drinking juice. I'd recommend San Francisco Brewing for its close proximity to In N Out, Aquatic Park, and Ghirardelli! Truly an underrated yet must stop if you're in the area and don't have the privilege of going out to the Vineyards! read more

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Lovely little brewery located within Ghirardelli Square! Outdoor, spacious seating, excellent service and live music on the weekends. Great beer options and bites. Recommend stopping by for a flight! read more

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Great little brewery in a touristy area. The beer selection was great, I liked their nerd cluster flavoured beer. The food selection was ok, typical pub food but will get the job done. The service wasn't overly friendly though and not super helpful when I asked questions about their merch. read more

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We were walking around Ghirardelli square and seen this brewery and decided to stop in and check it out as we love visiting different brewery's We sat at the bar and our server was so sweet and helpful with recommendations. We both opted for beer flights which I highly recommend as to give you several options to try as they make all beer on site. My personal favorite was the Pickle. Which has a nice little kick to it and is a completely different unexpected beer. Hubbys favorite was the flounders which looks incredibly dark but it has a little sour yet a wine taste at the end it's incredibly hard to describe but it was amazing. The pizza oven wasn't hot enough yet so we ended up with a pretzel with beer cheese and it was a little crispy on the outside and super soft inside the beer cheese has an amazing taste and isn't grainy like some I've had They have an extensive list of hard liquors as well so I recommend checking that list out as well. A brewery with a full service bar is a huge plus for us They have TVs, pool tables and a shuffle board along with outside seating if you prefer that. Would definitely come back here. read more

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It just seems like a hotel lounge that plays yacht rock. They have a typical brew pub menu and extensive beer list. It's for tourists to get a drink before their flight home. Lots of screens and bar stools. read more

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We came around 1:30 on a Thursday. Monday-Thursday they give you a parking ticket for the garage that charges you 1/2 for the parking so if you plan on eating here you can park at the garage and I think it would cost you $9 per hour but we paid $12 for 2 hrs at a meter if you can find one. The beers were good, but spendy. Might be the location but my 16oz nitro beer was $14. Then we ordered a flight, which the nitro wasn't included/allowed. We got the three sours and they charge you individually for the 4oz pours, 5-6$ each. It was a very expensive lunch! Over $100 for Baja tacos, smash burger, pretzel and the beers. The chips were freshly made with the tacos, nice Baja sauce on them. Burger was also good. Pretzel could have used more evenly coated salt. Beer cheese was pretty good. We had to order at the bar and checkout there as well. read more

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Nice location. Beer was great. Bummed that the Ghirardelli chocolate imperial stout was sold out 2 days in a row so never got to try it. Decent service for a busy game day on the weekend. read more

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Visited on Saturday afternoon and got seated right away. Pretty cute spot in Ghirardelli Square! Our waiter gave us a mini complimentary beer to try first which was great. We opted for the tasting flight which was a nice way to try several different beers. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience! read more

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This is the spot I frequent on a nice warm SF day as well as bring out of town guests to enjoy beer and bites. Things I've enjoyed Cauliflower poppers (unique and tasty) Glazed wings with blue cheese sauce Senor pickles fire roasted jalapeño Mexican lager served with a tajin rim - sounds spicy but it's more refreshing Ghirardelli Expresso Mochatini - good and not too sweet, using local chocolate Staff are friendly and accommodate split credit cards for large groups. I enjoy the large indoor space with multiple tvs and the enclosed outdoor picnic table area for sunnier days. read more

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visited this establishment for an event so all the food were prepared in bulk. I tried a variety of things like the pita, beer mac & cheese, chicken wings, and pizzas. we also asked one of the bartenders to make their favorite non-alcoholic mocktail and they made us a delicious strawberry ginger mocktail. read more

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Great selection of beers on tap and food to accompany it. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a great spot to stop in for a quick beer and a place to rest your feet after walking around the area. There's lots to do between scenic ocean views and shopping afterwards. Parking can get a little pricey in the garage but it has ample space and they validate. Service was friendly and prompt. My server was super chill and didn't mind me camping out and getting some work done on a slower week day. Tip your servers! This spot was worth it read more

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What a fun place with very unique and creative brews. Our bartender was attentive and very knowledgeable. This will definitely be a return visit. read more

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Quiet bar, tucked away and well worth the mid day stop. Charge your phone at the bar and unwind with a beer. They were out of the blonde - but don't underestimate the chocolate blonde! Food was amazing! read more

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Long time coming with this review... grabbed nachos, calamari, and a flight of beer here with my parents months ago and it was great. I love that they have a bunch of TVs around the restaurant, plenty of seating, and good food. This is a great place to take anyone visiting the area or if you just want a quick bite + drink while watching a ga read more

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Casual bar / restaurant that's fun and lively. You can choose to be seated at a table or do bar / outdoor self-service seating. They've got a kitchen with pretty standard food - although the Chinese chicken pizza is really fun and good! Lots and lots of seating inside and outside (with heaters!) and they also have a pool table and shuffle board. For drinks, they have a really good selection of beer (you can get a flight!) and wines and a completely full bar. The service is walk up bar and you can order food too. It also seems like they may do reservations for large parties. Staff also comes around pretty frequently to clean up. I'd recommend checking it out if you're up here and looking for something not too touristy-fancy. read more

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Right in the heart of Ghirardelli square we stopped for a quick drink. I got their Willy Wonka Sour Beer which was very fruity and very enjoyable. It was rimmed with candy pieces and topped with a sugared gummy candy. We came a second time as well because I wanted that beer again. They have a dimly light interior with a bar and outdoor seating as well in the square that they call the "beer garden". Both days the servers were very friendly. read more

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A brewery that collaborate with Ghirardelli chocolate? Yes please! I decided to make a quick stop to try some of the collabs. Sat down at the bar too and was greeted fairly quickly. I tried the Chocolate and coffee stout- very smooth and enjoyable. It has a chocolate rim as well. I also tried the fog city ipa (not a Ghirardelli collab just say hoppy beer). For a 16oz pour, it's perfectly fine. I expected a little more citrus flavor but that's me. They have a lot of seating, and a pool table as well. I didn't try it, but they do have four 5oz beer flights as well. read more

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Oh snap, this place is awesome!!¡ First, don't order, ask Romeo what to get. He'll set you up after a few questions. I had all the stouts, they were spectacular, especially the girl scout cookie one. Fantastic experience, thank you!! read more

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Stopped here for a bite while out and about, we were greeted by the hostess right away and had the option of either inside or outside seating we decided on sitting outside the weather was too perfect and there was live music. We ended up ordering a couple drinks highly recommended the strawberry dream! For food we wanted to try something different and picked the The Chinatown chicken pizza, it's a unique pizza and extremely delicious! Oldest son went for the Baja fish tacos and he devoured them! Youngest went with kids meal Mac and cheese and he enjoyed it. The food and drinks were good, it's a bit pricey for what you get but it's in a tourist area so something to keep in mind. Over all we enjoyed our meals and service was wonderful. read more

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Even with the heavy rush of 49er game fans, we were seated quickly, which was a great start. The food was excellent -- we ordered a pizza and a burger, and both were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was exactly what you want on game day: football on, lively energy, and great beer. The Hazy IPA and Pale Ale were standout choices and tasted amazing. Overall, a fantastic experience and a place we'd definitely come back to. read more

Super chill vibe, fun games to play, especially to keep the kids busy while you're waiting for food. Service is a little bit slower than I would like, but all of the games and TVs help pass the time. We ordered the kids pepperoni pizza, the kids grilled cheese, the Buddha bowl, and clam chowder. Overall, the food was pretty bland. I think the pizza was the best of all our meals. The Buddha bowl had potential to be really good but none of the components were seasoned. The dressing made it ok. read more

Good views, good seating at the Ghirardelli Square and good brewery options. The only downside is that the service was a bit slow. The servers are super busy so it's not on them but it took them over 10 min to come over and get us menus and take our orders read more

Great food and service! We had a wonderful waiter this visit. Located right in Ghirardelli square with an awesome beer garden and outdoor seating. The inside has seating with bar area and ample TVs. This is such a cool place to grab and drink and a bite to eat. The hippie pizza was phenomenal! Definitely will be back in future visits to San Francisco. Just wish they stayed open later! The drinks are fun and the ciders were tasty. read more

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We came at a VERY busy time so the staff seemed understandably rushed. We just got two drinks, the espresso martini and a pumpkin ale. Both were delicious. Cute little outdoor biergarten was a great place for a break from walking the wharf. I would definitely come back. read more

Great place to relax in the beautiful SF weather. The beer is great. I got a flight and the hubby got a nitro stout. We also shared some calamari and the most delicious ceaser salad I've had. Lots of cheese and croutons. I look forward to coming back again. read more

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We went here for a gathering the day after a wedding . It was a little cold, so we decided to gather inside the building where we were able to secure a bunch of tables along the wall-window. Service was fast and friendly, and the waiters were able to accommodate different tabs when needed. We ordered the burger, wings, tater tots, Spinach, dip, and various beverages. The food came out fresh and hot. We had a minor order mistake which was cheerfully and easily corrected. The waiter was wonderful and super attentive. I cannot recommend this place any higher for a group gathering. Of course parking is tough, but there is a lot about a block away and Lyft, Uber and Waymo are good Options. Sadly, I wasn't able to take pictures with all the activity, but everything was delicious. Prices are a little high, but again, this is San Francisco and everything was well prepared. read more

We were visiting on vacation and wanted to stop by Ghirardelli Square. We stopped here at SF brewing for some drinks on their patio! Glad they have an outdoor section since we have dogs! There was live music and fire places for the outdoor patio. We were sat almost instantly and we ordered a flight at the bar. Our favorite beer was the Willy Wonka. We ended up ordering a larger cup of the Willy Wonka since we really liked it. It's more of a sweeter beer, so if you prefer something light and sweet then I highly recommend this! read more

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We were pleasantly surprised with our visit today. Our family went to Crissy Field for the early afternoon and then went to SFB for lunch because we saw good reviews and that they are able to accommodate dogs. The food was SUPER good, the prices reasonable. The service was great - they even gave us a dog bowl for our dog to put water in. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the space and will most definitely return and recommend to friends and family. read more

My friends and I were exploring Ghirardelli Square before heading to a Concert. My boyfriend wanted to check out this Brewery. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available. My boyfriend ordered his usual IPA beer. I ordered the Golden Gate Breeze; it was okay. The first item that caught my attention was the fried chicken sandwich because of the Cole slaw. I enjoyed my burger; all I needed was some hot sauce. My boyfriend had the SFCo Smash Burger. Service was slow, but it was a busy day. The restrooms were clean; parking is available in the parking structure. Also, SF Brewing does validate parking, so make sure you ask for that before you leave. Great place to hang out and have some drinks :) read more

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Tried a flight of beers and a Ghirardelli Chocolate Stout - all good choices! I would highly recommend the stout for the chocolate drizzle and and rich notes. Also, the Wonka if you like your beer fruity and sour - which was my favorite of the bunch. read more

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While exploring the city, we stumbled upon San Francisco Brewing while stopping into Ghirardelli Square. I loved that the brewing has options for indoor or outdoor seating. We weren't hungry during our visit but their food items on the menu look delicious! We enjoyed the Marina Blonde and Presidio Pils. Cool brewery to visit in the area and im glad we stopped in for a visit! read more

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Visiting and had to try the local beers Delicious Pilsner. Plenty of room for large groups. Large patio as well. Fast friendly service. I'll be back. read more

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Have to say the beer is better than the food. It may be the most popular place in Ghirardelli Square but there for sure are better places to go here. The San Francisco Brewing Company is one of the city's popular ones. Pretty expensive for beer and food even for craft. You aren't getting a good value but it's not bad though. A lot of beers to get. It's what they're known for obviously. The beer is pretty fresh because they don't make a lot at a time. Even though it's good it's pretty expensive. It's about $9 a pint. That's a lot even for a craft brewery, which are known to be ripoffs. Best one we had was the West Coast Pilsner. This is made with Czech Saaz hops lagered 5 weeks. Makes for a great complex flavor. The food is okay but expensive too. It's about $9 for the French Fries. These are one of the few vegetarian options that's not crazy pricy. A vegetarian pizza is $23, fuck. There's also salads. Good beers even though these are expensive. It's better than the food, to be honest. The food can be pretty expensive for appetizers and pizza, and there's limited choices for vegans, but has a good amount for vegetarians. read more

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